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Quilting: Cathedral windows taffeta needlecase
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Cathedral windows taffeta needlecase

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inside
in action
the button
outside

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Cathedral windows needlecase »

Instructions

I have seen it in wonderful book "QUILTING 140 practical projects" by Isabel Stanley and Jenny Watson.
I love it, I want it.
I have written tutorial about this needlecase, so if you like it simply visit my blog:
http://3patchcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/08/cathedral-windows-taffeta-needlecase.html
It takes more time for sewing, because of the small pieces, but the result is ...

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Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Women

Style: Traditional, Cute, Classic, Retro / Vintage, Romantic


Materials

taffeta, felt

What was your inspiration?

A pattern in a book

What are you most proud of?

I found a vintage button from my grandmother

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

To be patient more than usual

 

5 comments

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Pam Sews on craftsy.com
Aug 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
very, very elegant - thanks for sharing!!
3patch on craftsy.com
Aug 07, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. I am wandering make as a present or to use it everyday?
Pam Sews on craftsy.com
Aug 07, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I believe in spoiling everybody...so make two! or more! (and one for me? ;-D)
Polarjo on craftsy.com
Aug 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I have seen this cathedral window technique in other projects and I love it every time. This is no exception. Just gorgeous. I'm going to check out your blog because I've always wanted to know how this was done.
3patch on craftsy.com
Aug 07, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much! I tried to make detailed tutorial with tips. It would be better to make 4 bigger squares and learn how to make one window.